FRANKFORT, Ky. — Frankfort continues to recover from historic flooding that claimed many homes and properties, but advocates near and far are helping the community heal.

Faith, recovery and helping one’s neighbor is the ongoing routine of those wanting to lend a hand, meal or support, including Capital City Cares, Frankfort's volunteer service group that supports families during moments of hardship and personal emergencies.

Capital City Cares started in 2021 after helping victims of the Mayfield tornado. Former City Commissioner Katrisha Waldridge co-founded the group, which is working to create a temporary clothing closet at Capital Plaza Hotel.

“When I found out that Capital Plaza had probably 80, 90 rooms that were just storm victims here and the flood victims, we said, 'Do you hav

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